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OpinionWas Donald Trump ‘Saved by God to Make America Great Again’?
During his inauguration speech, the President of the United States claimed, “I was saved by God to make America great again.” Andy Witherall considers the parallels between Trump’s words and a Christian understanding of salvation
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OpinionJesus Christ trumps your politics
Whether you voted for him or opposed him, there’s one thing Christians must not do when it comes to Donald Trump, says Tim Farron
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OpinionBishop Mariann Budde was right when she spoke truth to power. All Christians should
Bishop Mariann Budde’s decision to use her sermon to challenge US President Donald Trump has caused widespread debate. Should Christians be speaking truth to power? Yes, says Andy Flannagan, but only if we’re willing to do the hard yards of seeking understanding, and listening to those we disagree with
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InterviewsFranklin Graham: ‘Trump didn’t intentionally snub the Bible during inauguration oath’
There wasn’t time to get the Bible to President Trump before he was sworn in, says Rev Franklin Graham in a frank interview with Premier. And yes, Trump feels God saved him for a purpose. But if America is to be great again, its people must turn back to Jesus, he says
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News AnalysisExplained: Who is Michael Brown and what are the allegations against him?
One of the most prominent apologists in the Messianic Jewish movement has been urged to step back from all public ministry while an investigation takes place into allegations he kissed and inappropriately touched a young woman
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ReviewsJohn Ortberg applies the 12 Steps to Christians
With wisdom, honesty, and relatability John Ortberg remagines Alcoholics Anonymous’s 12 Step programme as a tool for Christian discipleship. Steps breaks down what it means to surrender to God, confront sin, and build a life transformed by faith
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OpinionArthur Blessitt (1940-2025): The man who walked 40,000 miles for Jesus
The evangelist Arthur Blessitt became world-famous through carrying a 12 foot cross around the globe in the hope of having conversations with strangers about the gospel. Like many church leaders, RT Kendall was keen to invite Blessitt to speak. Little did he know the upheaval it would cause
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OpinionRichard Hays (1948-2025): The leading New Testament scholar was a real Christian
Richard B. Hays was one of the most influential New Testament scholars of his generation, says Dr Ian Paul. His radical faith in Christ motivated his scholarship and led him to write a number of game-changing books
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OpinionFaith in the fire: How Christians should respond to LA’s wildfires
Jacinta Read and her family have been evacuated from their home in Arcadia, Los Angeles, close to the Eaton Canyon wildfire. She shares their experience and calls for Christian charity and compassion in the face of apocalyptic devastation
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OpinionChristians were targets for terror this Christmas. Here are 4 ways we should respond
From Bangladesh to Nigeria to New Orleans, hundreds fell victim to Islamic inspired terrorism over the Christmas period, says Tim Dieppe. Jesus’ instruction to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” continues to be relevant
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Testimonies‘Christians told me I was going to hell’
As a young surfer Ernie Morrow was hounded by a preacher who told him he was destined for hell. Even as more of Ernie’s friends became Christians he brushed off their attempts at evangelism. But witnessing one of America’s worst fires coupled with an evangelistic message from Billy Graham turned his life around
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OpinionJimmy Carter (1924-2024): The born again Baptist who taught the Bible and healed divisions
David Coffey shares a personal tribute to the 39th President of the United States, who died on 29 December aged 100
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Magazine FeaturesThis promises to be the largest gathering of Christians…ever. Here’s how you can join in
What would you do if you knew Jesus was coming back? That was the question that prompted Jennie Allen to start planning what’s set to become the biggest ever global meeting of Christians. She shares her vision for Gather25
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InterviewsSwitchfoot’s Jon Foreman: ‘All music is worship’
Switchfoot’s lead singer on why his Christian faith is still a mystery, music that breaks down barriers and throwing a worldwide 20th birthday party for his band’s biggest album
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News AnalysisThe biggest Christian news stories of 2024
As a new year dawns, we round up the good, the bad and the memorable from the past twelve months
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OpinionHal Lindsey (1929-2024): The end times theologian who popularised the rapture
The US author Hal Lindsey promoted a dispensationalist view of the end times which continues to hold influence among some evangelicals. But Lindsey’s predictions in his widely read 1970 book The Late Great Planet Earth, haven’t aged well, says Rev Ian Paul
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ReviewsLead Like the Real You: A powerful guide for women in leadership
In Lead Like the Real You, Amy Orr-Ewing offers 43 heartfelt letters filled with wisdom and encouragement for women in ministry. Rachel Bedford says these honest reflections and practical advice will empower women to embrace their God-given voice and lead with faith and courage
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OpinionBible Boom: How Gen Z’s search for spirituality is renewing faith in America
As sales of Bibles in the US surge, Dr John Farquhar Plake says there’s a new hunger for spirituality among young people
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ReviewsThe Israel Dilemma: A one-sided film about biblical prophecy
God made an everlasting covenant with Israel and their turbulent history from King David to today, is all prophesied in the Old Testament. That’s according to this new Christian-made documentary The Israel Dilemma. Chris Goswami went to see it
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Opinion‘Even in the darkest stories, I’m looking for light’: The Christian faith of Denzel Washington
Hollywood actor, Denzel Washington, recently got baptised in New York. Tim Bechervaise takes a look at the role that faith has played in the life of the Gladiator II star
